U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (April 21, 2026) that the United States was indefinitely extending the Iran ceasefire — a day before it was to expire — as a new round of peace talks was on hold. The announcement appeared to ease fears that the fighting, which had shaken energy markets and the global economy, would promptly resume.
Pakistan had planned to host a second round of talks, but the White House put on hold Vice President J.D. Vance’s planned trip to Islamabad as Iran rebuffed efforts to restart negotiations.
Iran has not yet responded to Mr. Trump’s announcement of the ceasefire extension. Both countries have warned that, without a deal, they were prepared to resume fighting.
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Trump extends ceasefire until Iranian proposal is submitted, talks are over
Trump extends Iran ceasefire until proposal submission, responding to Pakistan’s request for continued discussions and military readiness.